deteriorating

UK
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪtɪŋ/
deterioratingadjective
more deteriorating
Comp.
most deteriorating
Super.
UK
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Translations
The deteriorating weather conditions forced us to cancel the picnic.
Ухудшающиеся погодные условия заставили нас отменить пикник.
Definitions
Becoming progressively worse.
The deteriorating weather conditions forced the hikers to turn back.
deterioratingnoun
UK
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtɪriəˌreɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun referring to the process of becoming worse.
Definitions
The process or action of becoming progressively worse.
The deteriorating of the building's façade demanded immediate repairs.
deteriorateverb

deteriorating

Gerund

deteriorated
Past Simple
deteriorated
Past Participle
deteriorating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
US
/dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪt/
Translations
The quality of the product will deteriorate if not stored properly.
Качество продукта будет портиться, если его неправильно хранить.
The patient's condition began to deteriorate rapidly.
Состояние пациента начало быстро ухудшаться.
Additional translations
Definitions
To become progressively worse.
The patient's health began to deteriorate rapidly after the surgery.
To diminish in quality, value, or condition.
The abandoned building continued to deteriorate over the years.
To cause something to become worse in quality, value, or condition.
Excessive moisture can deteriorate the wooden beams.